Nitin Tandon

Nitin Tandon Founder | Food Stylist | Educator Award Winning Food Stylist with an eye for detail.

Worked on many food brands like Starbucks, Mc Donalds, Burger King, Amul, Nestle, etc. Would love to bring the Food Styling community together and teach food styling techniques and tips through the various online courses, workshops and videos.

An evening spent celebrating excellence, passion and the incredible talent that continues to shape India's food and hosp...
12/06/2026

An evening spent celebrating excellence, passion and the incredible talent that continues to shape India's food and hospitality industry.

It was a privilege to present awards to some truly deserving individuals and witness the remarkable work being done across the country.

I am equally humbled and honoured to receive the award for "Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry" by the Food Connoisseurs India Awards, 11th Edition, 2026.

A heartfelt thank you to my team, whose dedication and hard work make every achievement possible. This recognition only inspires us to continue pushing boundaries and doing what we love most.

Grateful for the journey, and excited for what lies ahead.

08/06/2026

A plate of spaghetti is more than just a recipe — it's about how you present it.

In this food styling insight, I’m sharing different ways to plate and style spaghetti to make it look more appetising, elegant and visually appealing. Whether you're a food photographer, a budding chef, a home cook or simply someone who loves hosting guests, these small styling details can completely elevate the final presentation.

Sometimes, it's not about changing the dish — it's about changing the way you plate it.

Hope this insight inspires your next pasta creation. Stay tuned for more food styling insights drawn from years of experience behind the camera and in the kitchen.

( spaghetti plating ideas, pasta presentation, food styling insights, chef plating techniques, food photography styling, Nitin Tandon Studios )

03/06/2026

Summer just got a lot more indulgent with Vadilal's newest launches — Pista Kunafa and Cafe Mocha.

For this TVC, the focus wasn't on elaborate styling, but on capturing what today's consumer truly relates to — convenience, accessibility and that irresistible first bite. The packaging played an equally important role as the product itself, showcasing how easily your favourite ice cream can go from pack to palate.

Set in a warm home environment, the film celebrates those simple moments of indulgence. A tear of the pack, a bite of the ice cream, and the expressions say it all. Sometimes, that's all it takes to communicate the joy of a great product.

Here's our food styling work for Vadilal's latest summer flavours.

Client:
Production House: TIng Studios .ting
Director: Shahnawaz Ali
DOP: R. Dee
Executive Producer: Akshay Yadav
Food Stylist: Nitin Tandon

( Vadilal ice cream TVC, Pista Kunafa ice cream, Mocha ice cream, ice cream food styling, commercial food styling India, Nitin Tandon Studios )

01/06/2026

World Milk Day feels like the perfect occasion to celebrate a brand that has been synonymous with milk for generations.

From childhood memories to family celebrations, Amul has been a part of countless moments across India. And when we had the opportunity to work on the Amul Kulfi TVC, the thought was simple — to celebrate the richness, purity and indulgence that begins with milk.

From creamy drips and luscious splashes to the different kulfi flavours that bring joy to every age group, every frame was crafted to highlight the goodness that has made Amul a household name for decades.

On World Milk Day, here's a look at one of our favourite production projects — the Amul Kulfi TVC.

Client -
Production House -Nitin Tandon Studios
Agency -
Director and Producer - .tandon
DOP -
Food Stylist and Creative Director -
Product Stylist -
Editor and CG - Zulfiquar Qureshi

31/05/2026

Basil leaves are everywhere — in salads, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and countless gourmet dishes. But they’re also one of the quickest herbs to wilt and lose their visual appeal during a shoot.

In this edition of the Green Leafy Series, I’m sharing one of the techniques we use on set to keep basil looking fresh, vibrant and full of life for longer hours. Sometimes, it’s these small insights that make the biggest difference to the final frame.

Hope this helps in your next shoot. Stay tuned for more food styling insights from years of hands-on experience behind the camera.

(basil leaves for food photography, keeping herbs fresh, food styling insights, commercial food shoots, Nitin Tandon Studios )


27/05/2026

Layered coffee may look simple on screen, but getting those clean layers, the right thickness, texture and colour balance takes a lot of understanding of how ingredients behave.

In this insight video, I’m sharing how we approach trending layered coffees for photoshoots — creating that rich visual separation while still making the drink feel natural and appetising on camera.

Hope this insight helps you in your next shoot. Stay tuned for more food styling and beverage styling insights from years behind the camera.

( layered coffee styling, beverage styling India, coffee photography tips, commercial drink shoot, food styling insights, Nitin Tandon Studios )


23/05/2026

Keeping green leafy salads fresh through long shoot hours is not just about styling — it comes from understanding how ingredients behave over years of working with food on camera.

These are the kind of practical insights that don’t come from courses, webinars or classrooms, but from real shoot experience where every small detail changes the final frame.

In this video, I’m sharing one such approach that helps maintain freshness, texture and life in leafy greens during a shoot.

Stay tuned for more such food styling insights from years behind the camera.

( food styling insights, keeping greens fresh for shoot, salad styling techniques, commercial food photography India, Nitin Tandon Studios )

14/05/2026

Here’s the final TVC for the launch of Oreo Golden — a new twist to the classic vanilla flavour.

A simple biscuit, but every frame was built around texture, indulgence and detail — from cream layers and flowing drips to pack shots, product moments and lifestyle visuals with models. Sometimes the simplest products demand the most precision to make them feel rich and irresistible on screen.

Always special collaborating with an amazing team to bring a campaign like this to life.

Client: Mondelez International | Oreo | .india 
Agency: Leo Burnett 
Production House: Content Factory
Managing Partner (Content Factory): Varun Shah
Executive Producer: Meesam Raza
Sr Producer: Suyash Modi
Producer: Siddharth Singh
Director: Sarah Dacosta
DOP: Sanket Satam
Creative Director: Nitin Tandon
Food Stylist: Bijal Jobanputra 
Studio Head: Akshay Narayankar
Costume Stylist: Pooja Patil stylistpooja__
SFX: Goldwin Fonseca goldwinfonseca
Still Photographer: Mohin Holani
Line Producer: Arth Jain - Nitin Tandon Studio
Assistant Stylists: Purva Mormaare
& Julius

09/05/2026

A perfectly fried samosa can completely change your shot.
From getting that even golden colour to avoiding unwanted cracks and achieving the right crisp texture — small details make a huge difference on camera.
Check out this food styling tip and see how we fry samosas for commercial shoots to achieve that perfect frame every single time.

Stay tuned for more such styling insights and techniques.



( samosa frying tips, food styling hacks, commercial food photography, crispy samosa texture, food shoot preparation, Nitin Tandon Studios )

07/05/2026

Fresh green salads may look effortless… but assembling them the right way makes all the difference.

In this knowledge series, I’m sharing simple yet effective tips on how to style and assemble leafy salads so they look fresh, vibrant and naturally appetising on camera.

And this is just the beginning — I’ll also be sharing more tips on how to keep different salad leaves fresh through long shoots. Some of these can also be applied in the F&B industry or at home for consumption.

Stay tuned for more from the Green Leafy Series.

( salad styling tips, food styling hacks, keeping salad leaves fresh, fresh food photography, Nitin Tandon Studios )

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